Leopard Moth

Zeuzera pyrina
Family

Cossidae

Species Codes

B&F 161 RES 50.002

Quick Links

DistributionPhenologyReporting RatePhotos

Species Account

Widespread across Kent, this highly distinctive moth (not really that easy to confuse with Puss Moth, but if you squinted it might be possible) can be seen in reasonable numbers from some sites.

The larvae will overwinter for a couple of years prior to pupation.

Record Verification

Grade 1 adults are generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species, but records outside documented range or flight period may require photos.

Distribution Map

The map below shows all records of Leopard Moth (Zeuzera pyrina) in the Kent database. If you've got a dot to add, please submit your records to us. Use the control below to filter by time span:

Phenology

The graph below shows at which time of the year Leopard Moth (Zeuzera pyrina) can be expected to be recorded in Kent. Use the controls below to filter by VC and time span:

Reporting Rate

The graph below shows how the number of records of Leopard Moth (Zeuzera pyrina) submitted each year has changed over time. Use the control below to filter by VC:

Photo Gallery

Below is a selection of Leopard Moth (Zeuzera pyrina) images from Kent. If you would like to contribute any photographs, please email mothsinkent@gmail.com. Click on a photo if you would like to see it larger.

External Links

For more information and images of Leopard Moth (Zeuzera pyrina), please take can be seen on the external pages listed below: